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  1. Mayo Clinic Minute: Sex, Exercise and Pregnancy

    Maybe you've heard the following myths about pregnancy: exercise and sex are bad because they can hurt the unborn baby. Mayo Clinic experts say for healthy ...

  2. Fetal development: The third trimester - Mayo Clinic

    Thirty-one weeks into pregnancy, or 29 weeks after conception, your baby has finished most major development. Now it's time to gain weight quickly. Week 32: ...

  3. Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts - Mayo Clinic

    When you're pregnant, a prescription to stay in bed might seem like a welcome break. In reality, however, restrictions on movement during pregnancy can pose ...

  4. 3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect - Mayo Clinic

    You may have various symptoms during the final 12 weeks of a full-term pregnancy. Here's what to know as you await the start of labor.

  5. High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect - Mayo Clinic

    Health problems. Some medical conditions in a pregnant person can raise pregnancy risks, including: High blood pressure. Obesity. Diabetes. Epilepsy ...

  6. Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic

    During pregnancy, obesity can have a major impact on a pregnant person's health. Obesity also can affect the health of an unborn baby, called a fetus. Find out ...

  7. Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks? - Mayo Clinic

    COVID-19 risks during pregnancy. Pregnant people seem to catch the virus that causes COVID-19 at about the same rate as people who aren't pregnant. Also, ...

  8. Foods to avoid during pregnancy - Mayo Clinic

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says not to eat the following while pregnant: Bigeye tuna. King mackerel. Marlin. Orange roughy. Swordfish. Shark.

  9. 2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect - Mayo Clinic

    The second three months of pregnancy, called the second trimester, often involves these physical changes: Larger belly and breasts. As your uterus gets bigger ...

  10. Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing - Mayo Clinic

    The amount of time between pregnancies may have health effects. As you plan for your next pregnancy, learn about the impact pregnancy timing can have.